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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.76, 268.41 and 101.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.76, 268.41 and 101.87 is: 152.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.76 : 268.41 = 101.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.76/268.41 = 101.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.76x = 268.41 × 101.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.76x = 27,342.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,342.93/178.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.96

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